Probability, Statistics And Truth

Book Details

• Author: Richard Von Mises

• Publisher: Dover

• Edition: Revised Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 244

• Release Date: 01-09-1981

• EAN: 9780486242149

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

• Language: English

About The Book
This classic text by Richard Von Mises, one of the pioneers of probability theory, offers a comprehensive investigation into the foundations of probability, its relation to statistics, and its applications. The revised edition, based on the 1951 German version, incorporates over two decades of advancements in the field.

Von Mises presents a clear, systematic approach to the study of probability using simple language and well-chosen examples. The book explores key concepts such as the laws of large numbers, the theory of errors, and applications across diverse areas, including gambling systems, the sex distribution of infants, and radioactivity.

This work is grounded in empirical evidence and is accessible to readers without requiring higher mathematics, making it suitable for a wide range of disciplines, including physics and statistics. The author not only addresses the significant contributions of earlier mathematicians but also critiques theories that contradict his own, offering an insightful exploration of probability's true potential and limitations.